The below is a recruitment call posted on behalf of the University of Toronto – Physical Care Place for roundtable discussions.
Purpose:
The Collective Futures Roundtable brings together Black and racialized immigrants with disabilities, along with community partners, researchers, and policymakers, to reflect on how health and support systems have changed since COVID-19 and what still needs to shift as we plan for future public health emergencies.
Grounded in ongoing research led by Dr. Chavon Niles, the roundtable centres storytelling and dialogue to surface what people experienced, what was missed, and what must change to build more responsive and culturally grounded systems.
Our Goals:
- Reflect on what has changed in health and support systems since COVID-19, and where gaps still remain
- Identify barriers and opportunities to improve access, coordination, and policy responses
- Build a shared understanding of what needs to change to support more inclusive and responsive public health planning
This event will be held at two locations. For more information, visit the registration links below for full event details.
Register for the Southwestern Ontario Roundtable:
Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 from 9am – 3pm
Location: Hamilton Public Library – Central Library – Hamilton, ON
Link for Hamilton Registration
Register for the Durham Roundtable:
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 9am – 3pm
Location: Abilities Centre
Link for Durham Registration
Contact for Additional Information:
Email: pt.collectivefuturesroundtables@utoronto.ca
Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any access needs. An honorarium in the form of a $100 gift card will be provided to individuals with lived expertise attending in person.
These events are hosted by ACCESS Lab.
